Yes, keeping your dog on leash especially in public is the best way to keep him safe. If the dog is not safe while on leash and the person is able to "Re call" the dog then that would be the best option. Sounds like to me that Elon had good Re-Call skills.

a good recall doesn't guarantee safety by any means. Leashes protect a dog from more than just running off. Leashes help humans keep better and closer track of watch their dog is doing and where they are in space. they keep your dog from finding garbage just of the trail to eat, from falling in holes and the list goes on. Not to mention he has his service dog off leash at work. This man works in a hospital the is very busy environment with lots of potent dangers for a dog keeping him on leash when he is with you is for his safety.

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